Ulmus davidiana var. japonica 'Jacan'
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Ulmus davidiana var. japonica |
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Cultivar |
'Jacan' |
Origin |
Canada |
The Japanese Elm Ulmus davidiana var. japonica cultivar 'Jacan' is a cold-resistant selection from Canada. The tree was raised by the Morden Research Station, Morden, Manitoba in the 1980s [1]. 'Jacan' develops an attractive crown form and is moderately resistant to Dutch elm disease, and elm leaf beetle [1].
[edit] Arboreta etc. accessions
- North America
None known.
- Europe
- Brighton & Hove City Council, UK, NCCPG National Elm Collection, UK champion: Sussex University campus, 15 m high, 31 cm d.b.h. in 2002, (listed as U. japonica 'Jacan') [2].
- Sir Harold Hillier Gardens, UK, acc. nos. 1981.0133, 1982.4002
[edit] Nurseries
- North America
- Europe
None known.
[edit] References
- ^ Burdekin, D. A. & Rushforth, K. D. (Revised by Webber J. F. 1996). Elms resistant to Dutch elm disease. Arboricultural Research Note 2/96. Arboricultural Advisory and Information Service, Alice Holt, Farnham, UK.
- ^ Johnson, Owen (ed.) (2003). Champion Trees of Britain & Ireland. Whittet Press, ISBN 9781873580615.